| v. t. | 1. | To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail. |
| 2. | Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc. | |
| 3. | (Mil. & Naval) To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc. | |
| 4. | To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify. | |
| n. | 1. | The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting. |
| 2. | A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc. | |
| 3. | (Mil. & Naval) A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colors or the topsails, etc. |
| Noun | 1. | salute - an act of honor or courteous recognition; "a musical salute to the composer on his birthday" Synonyms: salutation |
| 2. | salute - a formal military gesture of respect Synonyms: military greeting | |
| 3. | salute - an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat | |
| Verb | 1. | salute - propose a toast to; "Let us toast the birthday girl!"; "Let's drink to the New Year" |
| 2. | salute - greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me" | |
| 3. | salute - express commendation of; "I salute your courage!" | |
| 4. | salute - become noticeable; "a terrible stench saluted our nostrils" | |
| 5. | salute - honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers | |
| 6. | salute - recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute" Synonyms: present |